Commentary by Michael Wade on Leadership, Ethics, Management, and Life

Monday, July 31, 2006

Tools with Curves

Barbara Kavivot’s marriage and company collapsed, but she picked up her toolbox and rebounded:

The Manhattan single mother has resurrected herself as a home-repair guru with a sleek set of tool kits to help women who want to do handiwork. Her tools are designed to better fit a woman's size and strength, such as lighter hammers with distinctive curves and screwdrivers with thumb rests.

She hasn't become the blue-collar Martha Stewart just yet, but she is making a bid for just such a moniker with her products at major retailers, two books and a new position as the home-improvement coach for America Online.